The number of people injured in the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in China's Tibet Autonomous Region has reached 65. The death toll remains unchanged at 16.
Modern.az reports that Reuters reported this on October 23, citing a statement from the local government. According to Xinhua news agency, more than 12,000 people have been evacuated to safe areas. 413 aftershocks were recorded in the region.
The earthquake occurred on October 22 at 22:33 local time in Nagqu area of Tibet. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter was located at a depth of 18 kilometers.
AP agency, citing local officials, reported that at least 339 houses and 20 livestock buildings were destroyed. More than 1,600 people were involved in search and rescue operations.
Communication was cut off in some areas, and train traffic passing through the region was stopped. Due to rockfalls, traffic was restricted on a part of national highway number 317. Tents, temporary shelters and warm clothes were sent to the area.
